The Islamic State terror group is planning to form its own nation within Syria and Iraq, complete with an economic plan for self sufficiency, according to documents leaked to the media. The 24 page document, […]
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Russia Scaring Citizens From Visiting U.S. With Threats Of Bubonic Plague
Russia is warning its citizens not to travel abroad this holiday season because of a variety of health risks. For instance, the Russians believe that their citizens might contract the bubonic plague by visiting the […]
Architect Behind Drug Trafficking Network Silk Road Arrested
Another leader of the infamous drug-trafficking network Silk Road has been captured, as Roger Thomas Clark was arrested last week in Thailand. Clark was reportedly the lead architect of the darknet marketplace. He is currently […]
This Cable Company Bullies People Into Paying Late Bills With Public Shaming
One Canadian cable company decided that it would be a good idea to start publicly shaming their customers who did not pay their monthly bill on time. Customers of Senga Services who did not pay […]
Taliban Slow To Deliver Recording Of Leader To Prove He’s Still Alive
Taliban officials have said that they will soon release an audio recording of their leader Mullah Akhtar Muhammad Mansour in order to prove that he is still alive. The recent announcement came amid rumors that […]
Holy Grail Of Shipwrecks Found Off Coast Of Colombia
Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos announced on Friday that his country has found a very important and valuable shipwreck near the city of Cartagena. This particular ship, the San Jose, is a Spanish boat that […]
China Wants To Forge Ahead With Nuclear Power, Despite Their Awful Safety Record
Despite some highly questionable incidents with nuclear power, China plans to continue to move forward with the technology. The state-owned Power Construction Corporation of China has announced that the country will have 110 functioning nuclear […]
European Union Will Not Be Digging In Deeper With Denmark
The Danes have spoken. Denmark’s citizens voted to stay away from all that the European Union (EU) has to offer, causing a blow to Brussels before government leaders meet to discuss British demands for a […]
Chinese President Gets Cozy With Africa By Pledging $60B For Development
On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged $60 billion to fund the development of African nations. The recent promise is expected to strengthen China’s influence over the continent, giving China more control and power over […]
Uruguay Can Show The World A Lot About Reducing Carbon Emissions
According to Uruguay’s national director of energy, Ramón Méndez, in less than just one decade, the tiny South American country has dramatically reduced its carbon footprint without using government subsidies or implementing higher consumer costs. […]
Top FIFA Officials Arrested In Raid Zurich Hotel
More FIFA officials have been arrested, as American and Swiss authorities have charged sixteen new individuals with practices of corruption. This latest move nearly doubles the size of an already massive case that has put […]
British PM Cameron Is Eager To Get In On The Fight With ISIS
Just hours after British bombers carried out a raid on an oil field in Syria which ISIS uses to collect oil and sell to fund their acts of terrorism, British Prime minister is fighting with […]
ISIS Is Finally Showing Weakness After Continued Airstrikes And Mass Exodus
It’s often forgotten that the Islamic State is more than just a terrorist organization. The group sells itself as a statehood and a government that promises new opportunities for the Muslims of the world. But […]
Worst Rainfalls In A Century Paralyzing City Of 5 Million In India
India’s state of Tamil Nadu has seen the worst rain deluge in more than a century. The flooding has essentially paralyzed the city of Chennai – closing the local airport, business offices, stores and automobile […]
Robots Could Layoff Nearly 50 Percent Of Japanese Workers In Next 20 Years
Robots are taking over Japan, as analysts have predicted that almost half of all jobs in the country could be conducted by robots sometime within the next 10 to 20 years. This could lead to […]
As The U.S. Bombs ISIS, They Might Be Giving Away Defense Secrets To Russia
As the United States and other Western powers prepare to step up their efforts against ISIS in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris, they should be careful of revealing too much military technology […]
Some Clever Infrastructure Modification Is Saving The Lives Of Turtles
Japanese railroad companies are building special lanes at some of their train stations just for slow moving turtles. Although the move seems humane on the surface, it’s more to avoid travel delays caused by the […]
Artists Take A Stab At Climate Summit Sponsors For Their Hypocrisy
Artists have been making parody advertisements in order to express their displeasure with the corporate sponsors of the United Nations Climate Summit in Paris. A large number of the sponsors aren’t exactly known for the […]
New Canadian PM Already Under Fire For Personal Use Of Public Money
It has been revealed that new Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been using taxpayer money to pay for nannies to watch his children. The move represents an act of hypocrisy, after Trudeau argued that […]
Climate Change Progress May Not Be Far Off, But Will It Be Enough?
Progress is being made at the United Nations Climate Summit in Paris, as negotiators are reportedly drawing close to resolving a major roadblock for a landmark emissions agreement. With the deal, there would be a […]
China Might Be One Of The Most Road Rage Happy Countries In The World
There is an extreme amount of road rage in China, as more than 17 million instances of anger-fueled accidents have been documented in the country this year alone. Most of these incidents have been committed […]
Apocalyptic Proportion Whale Stranding Discovered In Chile
A stranded whale was recently discovered in southern Chile in what marine biologists are referring to as the largest and most horrific stranding of large whales on record. “It was an apocalyptic sight. I’d never […]
22 Suspects Arrested And Over 35,000 Forged Visas Seized In People Smuggling Bust
Chinese police have busted a people smuggling operation which earned over $29 million from getting 3,200 people out of the country and into North and South America and South Africa. Authorities have arrested 22 suspects […]
Russia Gives Detailed Evidence That Turkey Is Supporting ISIS
Russia has presented new evidence that Turkey is buying oil from the Islamic State and supplying it to the rest of the world. The United States is also reportedly involved in the agreement by refusing […]
Strapped For Cash, Greek Officials Instruct Citizens To Report “Under The Mattress” Assets
The financial situation in Greece has reached a new low, as Greek taxpayers are being told to report all privately stashed cash in excess of 15,000 euros ($15,848.25), as well as all jewelry and precious […]
Iraqis Are Asserting That U.S. Is Supporting ISIS Rather Than Fighting Them
In Iraq, the military and civilians alike believe that somehow, the United States is in collusion with ISIS – providing the terrorist state with supplies and help. Although the theory seems absurd, the suspicion runs […]
Turkish Citizens Caught In The Crossfire Of Putin’s Revenge Ploys
Russia has started to take action against Turkey in the aftermath of the Turkish decision to shoot down a Russian fighter jet in Syria. Russia has begun detaining and deporting people in Russia who have […]
World’s Richest 10% Produce A Staggering Half Of All Global Carbon Emissions
According to a report by British charitable organization Oxfam, the world’s 10% richest individuals are responsible for producing more than half of the Earth’s destructive fossil fuel emissions. Additionally, the poorest half of the world […]
Goldman Sachs Cautions Brazil Depression After GDP Tanks Again
The economic downturn in Brazil is worse than expected, as rising unemployment and high levels of inflation have absolutely destroyed domestic demand in the country. Goldman Sachs has called the situation “an outright depression”. The […]
Puerto Rico Narrowly Avoided Defaulting But Congress Still Doesn’t Want To Help
Puerto Rico is in the midst of a $70 billion debt crisis that has resulted in four Congressional hearings this year. Still, it appears that the United States is reluctant to help its cash-strapped commonwealth. […]